POST DETAILS :
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna has released a notification for the post of BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW AND DATE :
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna
BPSC 72nd CCE Notification 2026
Notification PDF
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification | 05/05/2026 |
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 07-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 31-05-2026 |
| Correction Window (for Online Application) | To be notified on BPSC website |
| Age Calculated As On | 01-08-2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be notified on BPSC website |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (per examination – e.g. 72nd CCE / CDPO / FAO / Sub-Divisional Protection Officer) | Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only) |
| Candidates without Aadhaar (Biometric Fee – additional, per examination) | Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only) additional over the examination fee |
AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR (Male) | 37 years (as on 01-08-2026) |
| UR (Female) | 40 years |
| EBC / BC (Male & Female) | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Male & Female) | 42 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 10 years additional relaxation over the prescribed maximum age limit |
| Bihar Government Employees | 5 years age relaxation (subject to maximum 5 attempts condition) |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years age relaxation + military service equivalent relaxation (actual age minus military service period); overall age not to exceed 57 years |
POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
| Post / Exam | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| 72nd Combined (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (Table-I) | Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from any recognized University (Graduation is mandatory) |
| Child Development Project Officer (Table-II) | Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Home Science (2) Psychology (3) Sociology (4) Labour & Social Welfare – one of these must be selected as Main Exam optional subject |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (Table-II) | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics from any recognized University or affiliated institution |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer (Table-II) | Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Law from any recognized University; Optional subjects: (1) Psychology (2) Law – one to be chosen for Main Exam |
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
Table-I – Major Posts (72nd Combined Competitive Examination) – Level 9 Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Service | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sub-Divisional Officer / Senior Deputy Collector, Bihar Administrative Service | 100 ( 34 Women) | 22 years |
| 2 | Police Sub-Inspector, Home Department (Police Branch) | 22 (06 Women) | 20 years |
| 3 | Assistant Commissioner of State Tax (Bihar Finance Service), Commercial Tax Department | 76 ( 23 Women) | 22 years |
| 4 | Assistant Election Officer, Election Department | 07 (00 Women) | 22 years |
| 5 | Assistant Sub-Registrar / Joint Assistant Sub-Registrar, Registration, Excise & Registration Department | 03 (01 Women) | 22 years |
| 6 | Labour Superintendent, Labour Resource Department | 10 (03 Women) | 22 years |
| 7 | Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department | 10 ( 01 Women) | 22 years |
| 8 | District Audit Officer, Cooperative Societies & Co-operatives Department | 02 ( 00 Women) | 22 years |
| 9 | Bihar Education Service (Administrative Sub-Cadre), Education Department | 09 (00 Women) | 22 years |
| 10 | District Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 01 (00 Women) | 22 years |
| 11 | Cane Officer, Sugarcane Industry Department | 44 (14 Women) | 22 years |
| 12 | Probation Officer, Home Department (Prisons) | 04 (00 Women) | 21 years |
| 13 | Assistant Planning Officer / Assistant Director, Planning & Development Department | 10 (01 Women) | 21 years |
Table-I – Level 7 Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Service | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Municipal Executive Officer, Urban Development & Housing Department | 54 (18 Women) | 21 years |
| 15 | Rural Development Officer (Bihar Rural Development Service Cadre), Rural Development Department | 65 (22 Women) | 21 years |
| 16 | Revenue Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Revenue Service), Revenue & Land Reforms Department | 365 (123 Women) | 21 years |
| 17 | Block Panchayat Raj Officer (Bihar Panchayat Service), Panchayati Raj Department | 70 (22 Women) | 21 years |
| 18 | Cooperative Extension Officer, Cooperation Department | 130 (47 Women) | 21 years |
| 19 | Labour Enforcement Officer, Labour Resource & Migrant Labour Welfare Department | 56 (19 Women) | 21 years |
| 20 | Supply Inspector (Bihar Supply Service), Food & Consumer Protection Department | 31 (10 Women) | 21 years |
| 21 | Block SC/ST Welfare Officer (Bihar SC & ST Welfare Officer Cadre), SC & ST Welfare Department | 05 (00 Women) | 21 years |
Table-I – Level 6 Posts
| Sl. No. | Post Name / Service | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Block Minority Welfare Officer, Minority Welfare Department | 03 (00 Women) | 22 years |
Table-II – Other Posts
| Post Name / Service | Pay Level | Total Posts | Min. Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development Project Officer, Social Welfare Department | Level-9 | 20 (06 Women) | 21 years |
| Financial Administrative Officer & Equivalent (Bihar Financial Administrative Service), Finance Department | Level-9 | 32 (09 Women) | 22 years |
| Sub-Divisional Protection Officer, Social Welfare Department (Women Only) | Level-9 | 101 (Women Only) | 21 years |
PH (Physically Handicapped / Divyang) Sub-Category Vacancy
| Sl. No. | Sub-Category of PH / Divyang | Code |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | VI – Visually Impaired | VI |
| 2 | DD – Deaf and Hard of Hearing | DD |
| 3 | OH – Locomotor Disability | OH |
| 4 | MD – Mental Illness / Intellectual Disability | MD |
Selection Process :
Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination (Part-1)
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Paper | General Studies (General Science, National & International Current Affairs, Indian History, Bihar History, General Geography, Bihar Geography, Indian Polity & Economy, Post-Independence Bihar Economy, Indian National Movement & Bihar’s Role, General Mental Ability) | OMR Based MCQ (Objective) | 150 | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
Stage 2 – Main (Written) Examination (Part-2)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Compulsory) | General Hindi – minimum 30% marks required (not counted for merit) | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper II (Compulsory) | General Studies – First Paper | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper III (Compulsory) | General Studies – Second Paper | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Paper IV (Compulsory) | Essay | 300 | 3 Hours |
| Optional Paper | One Optional Subject from prescribed list (100 MCQ-based, subject-specific) – required for merit but not counted for ranking | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Grand Total (Main Written – for Merit) | 900 | ||
Stage 3 – Personality Test / Interview (Part-3): 120 Marks
Final Merit List Basis
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Main Examination (General Studies Papers + Essay) | 900 |
| Personality Test / Interview | 120 |
| Grand Total (for Final Merit) | 1020 |
Qualifying Marks (Prelims)
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Minimum 40% |
| BC (Backward Class) | Minimum 36.5% |
| EBC (Extremely Backward Class) | Minimum 34% |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD (Divyang) | Minimum 32% |
Tie-Breaking Rules
| 1st Tie-Break | Candidate with higher marks in Main (Written) Examination will be placed higher in merit |
| 2nd Tie-Break | Seniority of age (older candidate preferred); if DOB also same – alphabetical order of candidate’s name in Devanagari script |
| For Other Services Tie-Break | Higher marks in Main (Written) Examination; if equal – higher marks in Optional Subject; if equal – seniority of age; if DOB same – alphabetical order in Devanagari |
Exam Syllabus
Preliminary Examination – General Studies (150 Marks, 150 MCQ Questions of 1 Mark each, 2 Hours)
| Sl. No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | General Science |
| 2 | National and International Current Affairs |
| 3 | Indian History with special reference to Bihar History |
| 4 | General Geography and Bihar Geography including Bihar’s major rivers |
| 5 | Indian Polity and Economy |
| 6 | Post-Independence major changes in Bihar’s Economy |
| 7 | Indian National Movement and Bihar’s role therein |
| 8 | General Mental Ability |
Main Examination – Optional Subjects List (Paper IV, 100 Marks, MCQ-based, 2 Hours)
| Subject Code | Optional Subject |
|---|---|
| 04 | Agriculture Science |
| 05 | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science |
| 06 | Anthropology |
| 07 | Botany |
| 08 | Chemistry |
| 09 | Civil Engineering |
| 10 | Commerce & Accountancy |
| 11 | Economics |
| 12 | Electrical Engineering |
| 13 | Geography |
| 14 | Geology |
| 15 | History |
| 16 | Labour & Social Welfare |
| 17 | Law |
| 18 | Management |
| 19 | Mathematics |
| 20 | Mechanical Engineering |
| 21 | Philosophy |
| 22 | Physics |
| 23 | Political Science & International Relations |
| 24 | Psychology |
| 25 | Public Administration |
| 26 | Sociology |
| 27 | Statistics |
| 28 | Zoology |
| 29 | Hindi Language & Literature |
| 30 | English Language & Literature |
| 31 | Urdu Language & Literature |
| 32 | Bengali Language & Literature |
| 33 | Sanskrit Language & Literature |
| 34 | Persian Language & Literature |
| 35 | Arabic Language & Literature |
| 36 | Pali Language & Literature |
| 37 | Maithili Language & Literature |
HOW TO APPLY
- Applications must be submitted online only through the BPSC Online Application Portal (bpsconline.bihar.gov.in), accessible on the official website https://bpsc.bihar.gov.in. Hard copy applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. The online portal will be active from 07-05-2026 to 31-05-2026. New users must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the BPSC portal – only one OTR per candidate is permitted. Multiple OTR registrations can lead to rejection of candidature.
- All supporting documents must be uploaded in PDF format (max 100 KB per document) at the time of filling the online application. A valid and working email ID and mobile number are mandatory and must be kept active until final results are published. Candidates must upload a live webcam photograph during application – the background must be white or light-coloured with sufficient light. Hindi and English signatures must both be scanned and uploaded (jpg/jpeg format, max 15 KB, dimensions 220×100 pixels).
Documents Required to be Uploaded at the Time of Online Application:
- Matriculation / 10th Certificate (age proof and name verification)
- Graduation degree / Provisional Certificate (educational qualification proof)
- SC / ST Caste Certificate (if applicable) – issued by competent State Government authority
- EBC / BC Creamy Layer Exemption Certificate (if applicable)
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate (if applicable) – issued by competent authority as per Annexure-I (Proforma-I)
- Permanent Residential Address Proof (for Bihar domicile/reservation claims)
- Freedom Fighter descendant proof (for Pota/Poti/Nati/Natini – grandfather’s freedom fighter certificate)
- PwBD / Divyang Certificate (if applicable) – issued by Civil Surgeon/CMO of Government hospital
- Age relaxation proof (if claiming upper age relaxation)
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FAQs :
What is the exam date for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Prelims?
The BPSC 72nd CCE 2026 Preliminary Examination is scheduled for 26 July 2026, as notified in the official BPSC Exam Calendar and reiterated in multiple exam‑prep portals and news reports.
What is the selection process for BPSC 72nd CCE 2026?
Prelims (Objective MCQ) + Mains (Written) + Personality Test (Interview) + Medical Exam